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My Grandma’s Version of Picadillo

Picadillo recipes vary and this one is especially delicious. Despite its simplicity, you will find this to be a full-flavored and mouthwatering meal which pairs beautifully with rice and beans or with tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Can Diced tomatoes
  • 2 lbs. Ground beef
  • 8 oz. Can tomato sauce
  • 2 C. Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 Chicken bouillon cubes
  • ½ Onion chopped
  • 2 tsp. Cumin
  • ½ Green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 ½ C. Water
  • 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Brown the meat in a skillet, and simmer in the grease for 15 minutes. Remove the excess fat from the skillet.
  • Add the onions, peppers and garlic to the skillet, and saute until the vegetables have begun to soften.
  • Stir in the potatoes, and fry the potatoes in the skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour the water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin and bouillon cubes into the skillet.
  • Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes
  • Stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  • Enjoy hot :)
Keyword Picadillo
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